Boise Neighborhood Interactive

Session Information

Workshop I  –  10:20-11: 20 a.m.

Getting People OutAbout Neighborhoods
What if one simple monthly tradition could bring your whole neighborhood together? OutAbouts – a monthly evening when neighbors step outside to chat and connect – are helping turn streets and driveways into vibrant, welcoming communities. In this session, you’ll discover how small, joyful gatherings can spark friendships, strengthen trust, and create a true sense of belonging. Leave with practical, inspiring ideas to bring people together where you live.

Telling Your Neighborhood’s Story: Visioning with Comics, Collage & Graphic Media
Join Boise’s City Planning and Design team to explore how comics, collage, and visual media can help you tell your neighborhood’s story. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a vision board and learn how graphic tools—like Boise’s Illustrated Zoning Guide—can support community dialogue, education, and future planning.

Leading Change from Experience: Shaping Homelessness Solutions
Real change happens when those closest to the challenge lead the way. In this panel discussion, leaders with lived experience of homelessness share how their voices are shaping Ada County’s homelessness response through advocacy, storytelling, and system change. Discover how their insight is driving more effective solutions and strengthening communities for everyone. Walk away with a deeper appreciation for why lived experience is essential to creating lasting, community-driven change.

Workshop II  –  11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Boise by Bike: A Journey Through Urban and Natural Spaces
Experience Boise by bike! This guided, four-mile tour through the city’s newest pathways, protected bike lanes, and public spaces will offer a whole new perspective. From the vibrant Kaixo Corner to the scenic Boise River Greenbelt, participants will discover the stories behind Boise’s urban spaces, cultural landmarks, and natural landscapes. Along the way, learn about placemaking, connectivity, and sustainability efforts shaping the city’s future. Jump on a Lime E-bike, or bring your own. Lime rental fees waived for participants. A Lime user account will be required to participate. Helmets will be provided. Adaptive bikes available.

Boise Nice in Action: Building Kindness and Community
Celebrate what makes “Boise Nice” truly special in this interactive session combining inspiration with action. Hear from Boise Nice Project founders about the movement’s origins, its impact on community connection, and the surprising health benefits of kindness. Then, put those values into practice with a short litter pickup activity to help keep Boise beautiful. Leave ready to apply these learned tactics in your own neighborhood.

Discover Idaho’s Stories: A Guided Tour of the Idaho State Museum
Enjoy a guided tour of the Idaho State Museum to explore the rich history, diverse cultures, and natural wonders that have shaped the Gem State. From interactive exhibits to compelling storytelling, you’ll experience Idaho’s past, present, and future in an engaging, hands-on way. This tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with the venue while discovering the people, places, and events that define Idaho’s heritage.

Workshop III  –  1:45-2:45 p.m.

Voicing Our Present, Creating Our Future 
Engage in an inspiring story exchange to share your experiences, hear diverse perspectives, and envision the future of Boise. Through interactive exercises like a “yard web” and innovative storytelling techniques, participants will explore identity, culture, and community in a creative way. This session sparks collective action to shape public spaces and neighborhood life, leaving you empowered with a deeper appreciation for our stories connect us and transform the communities we build together.

Libraries Tools for Neighborhood Engagement
Discover practical tools to strengthen your neighborhood in this interactive workshop with Boise Public Library staff. Participants will learn how to use library and city resources to plan and implement placemaking and engagement initiatives. Develop actionable steps to bring your ideas to life, build partnerships, and create welcoming public spaces.